Senior Java Architect - SJA 25-25008

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required

Skills

Web Services
Team Management
Technical Writing
Test Plans
Testing
Usability
Software Security
Regulatory Compliance
Release Management
Systems Architecture
Reporting
JAX-WS
Java
Java SE
Knowledge Transfer
Management
Mentorship
FileNet
Scripting
Spring Framework
Storage
Systems Analysis
GitLab
Application Development
Data Analysis
Interfaces
Debugging
Design Patterns
Agile
AngularJS
IBM WebSphere
Integration Testing
Apache CXF
Apache Struts
Apache Wicket
Collaboration
Hibernate
SOAP

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Java Architect
Location: Albany, NY 12236
Duration: 4 Years

Job Description:

A government agency is seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Architect to support its business and reporting systems. The consultant will work under the direction of team managers to design, develop, test, and implement enterprise-level Java applications, following established coding standards and leveraging modern frameworks and tools. This role requires a professional who can offer architectural guidance, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality, secure software solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design user interfaces and system architecture using Java frameworks and design patterns in compliance with established standards.

  • Develop application code and perform unit/integration testing.

  • Identify and implement reusable services and components.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

  • Build deployment scripts and contribute to release planning.

  • Conduct systems analysis to enhance system performance and usability.

  • Develop test plans and participate in debugging and troubleshooting activities.

  • Collaborate with system users and business analysts to determine requirements and alternative solutions.

  • Update project plans for all technical activities.

  • Provide regular task status updates to team management.

  • Participate in application security testing and adhere to secure coding practices.

  • Review code contributions from other developers to ensure quality and compliance.

  • Evaluate and coordinate defect fixes for production environments.

  • Mentor junior developers and assist with skill development.

  • Facilitate knowledge transfer to internal Java staff.

  • Support data analytics and reporting efforts as needed.

  • Document all architecture, integration, and development work for current and future projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in Java J2SE/EE application development within a WebSphere environment.

  • 5+ years as a Java architect in a WebSphere system.

  • 5+ years of experience with Agile development methodologies.

  • 3+ years developing with the Apache Wicket Java component framework in production.

  • 1+ years developing with the Angular component framework in production.

  • 3+ years of experience integrating FileNet for document storage/retrieval in Java applications via web services.

  • 2+ years implementing SOAP-based web services using Apache CXF or JAX-WS.

  • 5+ years using Spring and Hibernate frameworks in Java development.

  • 5+ years of experience mentoring junior Java developers.

  • 5+ years developing with the Apache Struts framework.

  • Any additional experience beyond the required 5 years in Java J2SE/EE development within WebSphere is a plus.

  • 1+ years of experience managing source code and deployments with GitLab.

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